
Gi Jiu-Jitsu
All levelsTraditional training with the kimono. Master grips, leverage, and the chess match of collar and sleeve control.
A jiu-jitsu collective in San Diego built on true skill development. We train intelligent grapplers who solve problems, not just memorize techniques. First class free.
From first-timers to competitors and kids — there's a class built for exactly where you are.

Traditional training with the kimono. Master grips, leverage, and the chess match of collar and sleeve control.

Fast-paced submission wrestling. Develop speed, scrambles, and modern leg lock systems.

Build your foundation. Perfect for beginners learning core movements, positions, and basic submissions.

Intensive training for those who want to test themselves. Competition prep, advanced games, and game planning.

Age-appropriate training that builds confidence, discipline, and problem-solving skills through play.

A dedicated space for women to train, grow, and build community in a supportive environment.
At Corvus, we don't just teach techniques; we develop problem solvers. Our approach is rooted in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA), a science-backed framework that builds true skill through guided exploration rather than rote memorization.
We create adaptable, intelligent grapplers who understand the why behind every movement — not just memorized sequences that fall apart under resistance.
Every challenge is a puzzle. We train you to perceive, attack, and adapt against a live, resisting opponent from day one.
We grow stronger together, learning from each other's progress and pushing each other to evolve as a community of grapplers.
Corvus Grappling Collective is a San Diego jiu-jitsu academy built on true skill development. We don't just teach techniques; we develop problem solvers. Our training methodology creates adaptable, intelligent grapplers who understand the why behind every movement. Every challenge is a puzzle. We grow stronger through collective intelligence, learning from each other's progress and pushing each other to evolve. Our approach is rooted in the Constraints-Led Approach (CLA), a science-backed framework that builds true skill through guided exploration rather than rote memorization. Perceive. Attack. Adapt. With Gi, No-Gi, and Yoga classes throughout the week, there's a place on the mat for everyone — from your first day to the competition stage.
A coach who invests in how you learn
At Corvus Grappling Collective, our coaches are serious about being the best they can be — so they've joined a community of forward-thinking coaches, led by Greg Souders, who train with the constraints-led approach: a modern, games-based method grounded in motor-learning science. You learn by solving real problems on the mat — and build skill faster.
Founder and head coach ("head crow") of Corvus Grappling Collective. A black belt awarded by André Galvão in 2014, Andris is a two-time IBJJF World Champion (as a blue and purple belt) and a 2014 Pan Ams champion, world-renowned for his omoplata attacks, lapel guard, and aggressive pressure passing. Before founding Corvus, he taught and competed at Legion HQ in San Diego. He coaches through the Constraints-Led Approach, building adaptable, problem-solving grapplers.
Find a class that fits your week. New students and drop-ins always welcome.
Questions before your first class? Reach out — we're happy to help.
No contract. No commitment. Just come train with us for a week and see what modern grappling instruction feels like. If it's not for you, no hard feelings.
We'll reach out shortly to get you booked for your first free class. See you on the mats.